Did a little more research and China Eastern is carrier from PVG, via CTU. Really crappy return times--redeye with long layover times (12 hrs!) and a bit pricey. Checked out PEK and those connect Kumming and they are more, of course. So far, the auction is Value $1800, usual LL price $721, but the special "mystery" price right now is up to $131 with 2 days to go. Somebody is going to get a STEAL. Best to just give it up! I need to let this one go...